Virunga (2014): Ratings & Where to Watch
Virunga is a 2014 war documentary directed by Orlando von Einsiedel. It runs 1 hour 44 minutes. It was nominated for 1 Oscar. Critics gave it 100% on Rotten Tomatoes and 95 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 8.1/10. Stream it on Netflix.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 44m (104 min)
- Director
- Orlando von Einsiedel
- Genres
- War , Documentary
- Original language
-
English - Studio
- Netflix
- After the credits
- Yes Extra scene during or after the credits
What Is Virunga About?
The premise of Virunga without spoilers.
Deep within Virunga National Park in the Democratic Republic of Congo, a dedicated team of rangers works tirelessly to protect the area's unique ecosystem. Among them are a former child soldier, a caregiver for orphaned gorillas, and a Belgian conservationist. They face constant threats from armed militia groups, poachers seeking to exploit the park’s resources, and powerful interests seeking to control Congo’s natural wealth, all while striving to maintain a precarious balance between conservation and conflict.
Virunga Themes & Keywords
· 25 tags- gorilla
- nature
- national park
- tropics
- congo
- belgian congo
- katanga
- mining
- mineral mining
- civil war
- mountain gorilla
- poaching
+13 more Show fewer
- poachers
- park ranger
- endangered species
- congolese army
- conservation
- rwandan genocide
- natural resources
- world heritage site
- oil exploration
- corruption
- militia
- ape
- environmental documentary
Where to Watch Virunga
Stream it on Netflix. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
Stream 2
Netflix 
Netflix Standard with Ads Streaming availability in the US, powered by 
The Director of Virunga
Directed by Orlando von Einsiedel.
-
Director Orlando von Einsiedel
Virunga Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Virunga 100% on Rotten Tomatoes and 95 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 8.1/10.
-
IMDb 8.1 /10
See on IMDb -
Rotten Tomatoes 100% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 92%
See on Rotten Tomatoes -
Metacritic 95 Metascore
User score 8.0
See on Metacritic -
TMDB 79% User score
See on TMDB -
Letterboxd 3.6 /5
1.2K ratings
See on Letterboxd -
Movie Insider 4.5 /5
See on Movie Insider
Virunga Awards & Nominations
Virunga was nominated for 1 Oscar. The 3 nominations come from 3 ceremonies.
3 nominations3 ceremonies
-
DGA Awards 2015 1 nomination- Nominated Documentaries – Orlando von Einsiedel
-
BAFTA 2015 1 nomination- Nominated Best Documentary
-
Oscars 2015 1 nomination- Nominated Documentary (Feature)
Virunga Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Virunga.
Virunga Also Known As
13 alternative titles, including “法蘭克” and “프랭크”.
- Also known as
-
- 法蘭克
- 프랭크
- FRANK -フランク-
- FRANK フランク
- فرانک
- 弗兰克
- Фрэнк
- פרנק
- Франк
- Frenkas
- Френк
- Đầu To Thỏ Đế
+1 more Show fewer
- FRANK ーフランクー
Seen Virunga?
Movies Like Virunga
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Mountain Gorilla, This Is Congo and Congo.
Virunga FAQ: Where to Watch, Awards & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, where to watch, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Virunga, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Virunga?
Virunga runs 1 hour 44 minutes (104 minutes).
When was Virunga released?
Virunga was released on November 7, 2014.
Who directed Virunga?
Virunga was directed by Orlando von Einsiedel.
More films by Orlando von Einsiedel Where can I watch Virunga?
In the US, Virunga is streaming on Netflix (availability from JustWatch).
How is Virunga rated?
Virunga has 8.1/10 on IMDb, 100% on Rotten Tomatoes, 95 on Metacritic and 79% on TMDB.
Was Virunga nominated for any awards?
Virunga received 3 nominations across 3 ceremonies.
Does Virunga have a post-credit scene?
Yes. Virunga has an extra scene during or after the credits, so it is worth staying seated.
Coming soon to your phone
The Plot Explained Movie Summary App
From blockbusters to hidden gems: plot summaries, endings explained and timelines on your phone. Save your favorites and never miss a twist again.
Be the first to know when it launches. Your email stays private, always. Learn more about the app
